Away The Zip Backpack vs. Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Feature by feature
| Away The Zip Backpack | Feature | Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon with leather | 420D Nylon Fabric |
Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Away The Zip Backpack and Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight
- Opening: Top zip on the Away The Zip Backpack; Other on the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Away The Zip Backpack; Front on the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Away The Zip Backpack; 3 on the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Away The Zip Backpack; 1, side on the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Away The Zip Backpack, and 2 accept only the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight.
Only the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Away The Zip Backpack vs. Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight: which should you pack?
The Away The Zip Backpack carries 3L more than the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight (20L vs. 17L), while the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away The Zip Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Moment Everything Backpack 17L Overnight is the better call.